hood release FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow
the re-installation instructions above prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released to open
the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the red
safety catch lever to the left and raise the hood. The
safety catch lever is located under the center front
edge of the hood.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Catch Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89

Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latch-
ing components to ensure proper function. When per-
forming other underhood services, the hood latch,
release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned
and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a
sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
This will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road
film, and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always
use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt
or dirt from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice
from the windshield or rear window. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on
to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the wiper blade out
of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these condi-
tions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309

Underhood Fuses
The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side
of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To
access the fuses, push the release tabs and remove the
cover.The ID number of the electrical component correspond-
ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
Cavity
Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 70 Amp Tan –Body Controller
F02 60 Amp Blue –Body Controller Rear Distribution Unit
F03 20 Amp Yellow –Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange –Anti-Lock Brake Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan –Electric Power Steering
Front Distribution Unit
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Light...............................145
Materials Added .......................268
Methanol ............................267
Octane Rating ........................ .266
Requirements ........................ .266
Tank Capacity ........................339
Fueling ...............................269
Fuses .................................327
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............110
Gasoline, Clean Air .......................266
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................266, 339
Gasoline, Reformulated .................266, 267
Gear Ranges ............................222
Gear Select Lever Override .................290
General Maintenance ..................... .302
Glass Cleaning ..........................326
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................229
Headlights ..............................91
Cleaning ............................325
Passing ..............................91
Heated Mirrors ...........................77 Hill Start Assist
........................ .234
Holder, Cup ............................120
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............110
Hood Release ............................89
Ignition Key.................................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................74
Instrument Cluster .................134, 139, 150
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ...............152
Instrument Panel And Controls ..............133
Instrument Panel Cover ....................326
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............326
Interior Appearance Care ...................325
Interior Lighting ..........................93
Introduction .............................4
Jacking Instructions .......................282
Jack Location .......................... .280
Jack

Operation .......................280, 282
Jump Starting .......................... .286
Key-In Reminder .........................13
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